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Practical Wireless Magazine February 2018 Back Issue

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205 Reviews   •  English   •   Tech & Gaming (Gadgets)
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IN THIS ISSUE

Keylines - Don G3XTT looks back on 50 years in the hobby.
News - PW’s monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally.
Review − Two DMR Rigs from Moonraker - Tim Kirby G4VXE takes a look at the TYT MD-9600 144/430MHz DMR mobile transceiver and the Moonraker HT-500D DMR Dual-Band Handheld Transceiver.
PW Competition - A chance to win one of the radios from Tim Kirby’s Moonraker review.
Review – Nissei Switch-Mode Power Supplies - Don G3XTT has been taking a look at two power supplies from Nissei.
Kits & Modules – Stereo Amplifier & FM Tuner - Geoff Theasby G8BMI looks at a stereo amplifier and FM tuner.
The Ninth Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest − Results 2017 - Contest adjudicator Colin Redwood G6MXL has the results of the 2017 contest.
Valve & Vintage - Michael Marinaro WN1M concludes the story of transatlantic communications during the First World War.
Feature – Radio Frequency Interference Dr John Rogers M0JAV presents an overview of RFI/EMC issues.
Carrying on the Practical Way - Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes a novel approach to achieving diversity reception.
In the Shop - Harry Leeming G3LLL laments the problem of dealing with intermittent faults in a variety of situations.
Technical for the Terrified - Don Field G3XTT, explains what a Switched Mode Power Supply is and its advantages and disadvantages compared with conventional Linear Power Supplies.
The World of VHF - Tim Kirby G4VXE asks, “Can a Foundation licensee make a moonbounce contact using only 10 watts?”
Data Modes - Mike Richards G4WNC has news of a new release from SDRplay.
What Next - Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at a variety of topics, some of which should appeal to operators.
HF Highlights - Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports on a month replete with DXpedition activity and a major contest.
Buying Second-Hand - Chris Lorek G4HCL
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February 2018 IN THIS ISSUE Keylines - Don G3XTT looks back on 50 years in the hobby. News - PW’s monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally. Review − Two DMR Rigs from Moonraker - Tim Kirby G4VXE takes a look at the TYT MD-9600 144/430MHz DMR mobile transceiver and the Moonraker HT-500D DMR Dual-Band Handheld Transceiver. PW Competition - A chance to win one of the radios from Tim Kirby’s Moonraker review. Review – Nissei Switch-Mode Power Supplies - Don G3XTT has been taking a look at two power supplies from Nissei. Kits & Modules – Stereo Amplifier & FM Tuner - Geoff Theasby G8BMI looks at a stereo amplifier and FM tuner. The Ninth Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest − Results 2017 - Contest adjudicator Colin Redwood G6MXL has the results of the 2017 contest. Valve & Vintage - Michael Marinaro WN1M concludes the story of transatlantic communications during the First World War. Feature – Radio Frequency Interference Dr John Rogers M0JAV presents an overview of RFI/EMC issues. Carrying on the Practical Way - Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes a novel approach to achieving diversity reception. In the Shop - Harry Leeming G3LLL laments the problem of dealing with intermittent faults in a variety of situations. Technical for the Terrified - Don Field G3XTT, explains what a Switched Mode Power Supply is and its advantages and disadvantages compared with conventional Linear Power Supplies. The World of VHF - Tim Kirby G4VXE asks, “Can a Foundation licensee make a moonbounce contact using only 10 watts?” Data Modes - Mike Richards G4WNC has news of a new release from SDRplay. What Next - Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at a variety of topics, some of which should appeal to operators. HF Highlights - Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports on a month replete with DXpedition activity and a major contest. Buying Second-Hand - Chris Lorek G4HCL


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IN THIS ISSUE

Keylines - Don G3XTT looks back on 50 years in the hobby.
News - PW’s monthly roundup of news from the UK and internationally.
Review − Two DMR Rigs from Moonraker - Tim Kirby G4VXE takes a look at the TYT MD-9600 144/430MHz DMR mobile transceiver and the Moonraker HT-500D DMR Dual-Band Handheld Transceiver.
PW Competition - A chance to win one of the radios from Tim Kirby’s Moonraker review.
Review – Nissei Switch-Mode Power Supplies - Don G3XTT has been taking a look at two power supplies from Nissei.
Kits & Modules – Stereo Amplifier & FM Tuner - Geoff Theasby G8BMI looks at a stereo amplifier and FM tuner.
The Ninth Practical Wireless 70MHz Contest − Results 2017 - Contest adjudicator Colin Redwood G6MXL has the results of the 2017 contest.
Valve & Vintage - Michael Marinaro WN1M concludes the story of transatlantic communications during the First World War.
Feature – Radio Frequency Interference Dr John Rogers M0JAV presents an overview of RFI/EMC issues.
Carrying on the Practical Way - Eric Edwards GW8LJJ describes a novel approach to achieving diversity reception.
In the Shop - Harry Leeming G3LLL laments the problem of dealing with intermittent faults in a variety of situations.
Technical for the Terrified - Don Field G3XTT, explains what a Switched Mode Power Supply is and its advantages and disadvantages compared with conventional Linear Power Supplies.
The World of VHF - Tim Kirby G4VXE asks, “Can a Foundation licensee make a moonbounce contact using only 10 watts?”
Data Modes - Mike Richards G4WNC has news of a new release from SDRplay.
What Next - Colin Redwood G6MXL looks at a variety of topics, some of which should appeal to operators.
HF Highlights - Steve Telenius-Lowe PJ4DX reports on a month replete with DXpedition activity and a major contest.
Buying Second-Hand - Chris Lorek G4HCL
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